Gazzetta: Not just Ferguson, here’s who could leave Roma in January | OneFootball

Today’s edition of “La Gazzetta dello Sport” focused on the situation at Roma, with several players unhappy due to the limited playing time they have been given. In particular, these players could soon leave the capital, despite having arrived during the summer transfer window.

Gazzetta – Not just Ferguson, here’s who could leave Roma in January

Here’s what the Milan-based newspaper reports: “See Rome and then return to the Premier League. Six months early, and with a now public rejection. This has been talked about for some time regarding Evan Ferguson, but now it also concerns Leon Bailey and Kostas Tsimikas. Gian Piero Gasperini, after the match against Juventus, didn’t mince words, and when asked why Ferguson hadn’t played, he replied: ‘He’s not convincing me. Not so much for technical reasons, but he hasn’t embraced the spirit. Not just him, some other new signings haven’t either. I’d choose Dybala every time, even as a center forward—if I have to choose between them, I’d pick Paulo every time.’”

“These considerations come on the eve of a winter transfer window that could bring a real revolution to the attacking department. Gasperini was asked about Ferguson, but just as telling was the substitution of Bailey just 20 minutes after he came on. ‘He felt a strain,’ the coach said at the end of the match. But the Jamaican’s approach against Juventus had already infuriated Gasp on the bench well before the supposed injury. So far, the winger has played only 180 minutes in the league, never more than 50 per match, also due to frequent muscle injuries and equally difficult recoveries. And a harsh rejection had already come against Parma, when Bailey came on to replace Ferguson only to stay in the locker room at the end of the first half. So far, it’s been a depressing adventure for the first Jamaican in Roma’s history, for whom a €22.5 million buyout clause had been set. ‘With him, Roma will reach heights never seen before, get your popcorn ready,’ his father-agent had prophesied. Never was a prophecy more off the mark. Bailey has suffered three injuries in Rome, spent a lot of time on the bench, and made a few too many outings in the capital’s nightlife. So much so that Roma have already contacted Aston Villa to see if they can terminate the loan six months early and save on his €3.5 million salary.”

“The same conversation was had about a month ago with Brighton regarding Ferguson, for whom the buyout clause is even €35 million. The English club has opened the door for the Irishman’s early return, especially considering the serious injury suffered by Tzimas. And Gasp’s words yesterday seem only to accelerate the return process. Speaking of Greeks, among the players disappointing the coach is also Kostas Tsimikas, who has been used sparingly and arrived on a dry loan from Liverpool at the end of August. The full-back could also pack his bags sooner than expected. It’s almost a complete rejection of a transfer window that has so far only seen Wesley blossom, and to some extent El Aynaoui, while waiting for the growth of Ziolkowski and Ghilardi. Gasp expects at least two attacking reinforcements in January. And right now, all roads lead to Zirkzee and Raspadori. The paths of Ferguson and Bailey, on the other hand, lead back two hours away from London.”

Vincenzo Schiavo

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